Human services: medical services; coverage for syringe service programs; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill changes Michigan’s Medicaid program to include coverage for syringe service programs. Syringe service programs offer supplies and services to people who inject drugs, aiming to reduce the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C. The bill specifically defines syringe service programs to include a variety of harm reduction services. This expansion of coverage is intended to support public health efforts related to drug use.
Key provisions
- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will provide coverage.
- Coverage will be extended to syringe service programs.
- Syringe service programs are defined as harm reduction programs.
- These programs provide supplies like needles, syringes, and disposal containers.
- Supplies may include cookers, tourniquets, and alcohol wipes.
Who is affected
- Individuals who inject drugs
- Syringe service programs
- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Medicaid recipients
Notable changes
- Expands Medicaid coverage to include syringe service programs.
- Defines the scope of covered syringe service programs.
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